As we’re all getting used to this new hunkered-in-the-bunker kind of life (who am I kidding, it’s still weird!), it’s more important than ever to keep our minds and bodies healthy. I know we’re all taking the proper precautions
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Fun Home Workouts You Can Do With Kids
Hiding out. Hunkering down. Holding the fort. However you want to call it, many of us are stuck at home with our kids. And with schools temporarily closing (we hope) left and right, the truth is, we’re probably not
How to Get Fit When You’re Stuck at Home
Well friends, we know it’s been a tough one out there. The world seems to have spun upside down, there’s new and crazy updates every day, and many of us are stuck at home. But we’ve always been glass-half-full-maybe-even-more
Tips to Boost Immunity (March 2020 Focus on Food Article)
As much as I would like to go into another topic, I would be remiss if I didn’t address fact-based insights regarding Covid-19 (i.e. Coronavirus). In this article I will go over how to protect yourself from coronavirus among other
YMCA Locations Currently Offering Studio SWEAT onDemand as a Free Virtual Gym to its Members
This is a great place to see which YMCA locations are currently offering Studio SWEAT onDemand as a free virtual gym to its memberships. Beach and Bay Family YMCA Border View Family YMCA Cameron Family YMCA Copley-Price Family YMCA Dan
Studio SWEAT onDemand partnering with Fitness Centers around the nation to offer free virtual gym memberships.
Today Studio SWEAT onDemand announced that it will partner with YMCA locations and other fitness centers nationwide to offer their members free virtual gym memberships. The effort was conceived to help people, who feel uncomfortable entering a gym, to stay
How to Power Through Tough Moments in Spin
You’re in the middle of an intense Spin session, when suddenly you hit a wall, all your energy drains out of your body, and each pedal stroke gets harder than the last. Sound familiar? We’ve all been there, and
The Best Ways to Stretch Your Hamstrings
Hamstrings. You know them, you love them, and after a good workout, long jog, or steep hill, you’re feeling them. These powerhouse muscles are the engines at the back of our legs, propelling us forward when we walk, run,
Leg Up! The Best Bodyweight Leg Exercises Around
Ah, leg day. The two most revered (and feared) words in the fitness community. And for good reason: our legs contain some of our biggest and most important muscles, meaning that a good leg day is gonna burn more
Everything You Need to Know About Detoxing (February 2020 Focus on Food Article)
Let’s learn the truth about “detox.” You know I’ve discussed this before, but we need to have a refresh. Since it’s the start of the year, the “cleansing” programs are back full force. Does anyone feel like we keep living
Spin it To Win it: The Ultimate Guide to Proper Spin Bike Form
It’s just like riding a bike… so it can’t be that hard, right? At first glance, a Spin bike looks pretty simple. You put your feet on the pedals, sit on the seat, grab the handlebars and go for
Sweat It Out: Best Workouts for When You’re Sick
Being sick is never fun, but it’s even worse when you’re a devoted fitness aficionado. Feeling a little ill can mean needing a few days off, but skipping a workout could throw your routine all out of whack. Even
Too Legit to Quit: How to Keep Your Fitness Resolutions & Stay Motivated
It’s January 1st, your alarm goes off, and you eagerly jump out of bed to hit the gym and start crushing your resolutions. Flash forward to February, and you might be hitting the snooze button more than a few
How do you change a behavior? (January 2020 Focus on Food Article)
I speak with many people who are interested in living differently regarding their health behavior change. MANY. Most people actually are in the process of wanting to improve something about the way they take care of their bodies and minds.
5 Studio SWEAT Tips on How to Exercise Every Day
We get these questions all the time: How do the Studio SWEAT trainers seem to workout every day? Can I? Should I? For the latter 2 questions, for every fitness blog that says yes, you’ll find another one that
Sometimes Less is More: Why You Need to Incorporate Isometrics into Your Strength Training
Do you remember the last time you were at the gym, and some muscle-bound monster was screaming bloody murder on the bench press? Or a kickboxing queen was going all Van-Damme on a punching bag? We’ve all seen them
Realistic New Year’s Resolutions Everyone Should Add to Their List
We all know the drill – the new year comes around, champagne is flowing, and you announce that this year you are going to run a marathon, lose some LBs, or start going to the gym every day. Most
Divide & Conquer: The Best 4-Day Workout Split
If you haven’t heard of the workout split yet, may we suggest you a) come out from under that rock you’ve been hiding under; and b) listen up! Because a workout split is filled with so many benefits, you’ll
Intentions for the New Year (December 2019 Focus on Food Article)
I never make New Year’s Resolutions. I’m constantly working on self-growth and improvement, so it just seems silly to make a big deal out of the first day of the year. Plus, if I’m ready for change, I’m not going
Rock, Roll, Repeat: The Benefits of Foam Rolling
Ah the mysterious foam roller: never before has anything so harmless-looking (it’s foam, right?) delivered so much sweet, satisfying pain. These little cylinders of rolling power have so many benefits, it’s insane – from providing a much-needed massage when
